Policy and the Personal - NYTimes.com

Policy and the Personal - NYTimes.com I truly believe that many religious beliefs(Christianity) play a major rolls in the decline of economic systems. Belief systems were used since the beginning of time to control civilizations and the flow of the economy. I don't want to say the 1% have no belief system or moral code but they do follow the "Narrow Path." Not many travel that road and that's why it's only 1% of them(wealthy). Money can be the root of all evil if you don't know how to manage it or multiply it. In one of Jesus's parables, He referred to a servent as evil because the servent wasn't fruitful with what his master gave him stewardship over. I think it is vital that Americans do their homework on why past economic systems have failed and realize how closely we mimic every aspect of them. A great place to start is the open online history course offered at http://oyc.yale.edu, The Early Middle Ages (284-1000) with Paul Freedmann. This is an informative way to give direction and understanding to why things are the way they are. Don't hate the players, hate the game, and change it!

Happy Birthday America!

The 4th of July is a celebration of the freedom our founders acquired from the British strongholds. However, for many years, for me, it was a celebration of BBQ ribs, baked beans, potato salad, hot dogs, bratswurt, pasta salad and macaroni & cheese. I celebrated the fireworks and enjoyed watching my neighbors compete in their fireworks display. Usually who ran out of fireworks first was the loser. Now as a 37yr old adult, I acknowledge this day with reverence. Although I complain about the abundant taxes we endure and sometimes disgusted by the imbalance of wealth/economics in America, I do appreciate my country. The Moscato glass I drink from is always 1/2 full, therefore I praise the fact that I live in a country where I am "free" to dress the way I choose,"free" to believe in Jesus, I can sleep w/o the worries of air-raids because of on going civil wars, and I can ultimately achieve any of my goals thru preserverence, good credit, and knowledge of everything(Power). And w/ God, cause apart from Him, I am nothing(Only those who've meditated on the words in the Bible will comprehend that statement). So although at times I refer to the US(United States of America) as the "Land of the Slaves", we are just as much the "Land of the Free-er than most other countries!" I do love Amerigo no matter what the future holds for her. But to add a little side dish for thought.....When you love & know thyself, trust thyself, and believe in thyself, you can ultimately live and love and maintain in any country on this Earth. Mankind is a creation to be Awed because God/Creator/Higgs Bison Particle lives through US and we were wonderfully and fearfully made! Happy 236th Birthday Amerigo and many,many,many more!!! Shalom!

Tom Cruise divorce raises question: What is Scientology, anyway? | Entertainment - WLKY Home

Tom Cruise divorce raises question: What is Scientology, anyway? | Entertainment - WLKY Home This article is the first bit of solid information I have actually read about Scientology and I have been quite curious to know what it entailed. Gathering the information from this article, I don't find it controversial at all because like most belief systems, it's main goal is to guide the flesh during it's journery through Earth. Being a monotheistic person myself, I find anyone who denies the existence of God to be out of my circle or I would have to create a circle for that category of association on Google+. This article on Scientology spoke about methods of pulling past traumas that may have caused a person's state of depression by asking specific questions that allows the person to release emotions. Baptists call that "casting out demons." Scientology brings a person into a "clear" state of mind, Christians call it "being delivered." As far as the alien element of the religion(belief system), no comment. The only aliens I believe in, is the illegal ones that are entering this country without a "green card." But at the end of the day they are my brothers and sisters as well. No matter what we believe in, we all make up mankind and when we pass on we will all be in our spirit form, with the Alpha Spirit that got this ball rolling in the first place. Shalom! 

It is Better to Give!

How Homemade gift baskets can save you money and show you care | How Life Works. I ran across this blog and found it expounded on the very reason I want to start a gift basket business. However, because the vast amount of gift basket websites on the internet, I find it a bit discouraging. I do believe that my purpose in this world is to give. I've always been a "cheerful giver" without looking for reciprocation for the gift. Whether the gift is money, clothing, or a cherished item of my own, once the gift is given, it cannot be taken away. Because so many may be facing financial challenges, there is always someone who may be less fortunate than yourself. Let us not stop giving no matter what the economy may bring. Custom made gift baskets are a great way to show someone you care. This link http://www.howlifeworks.com/shopping/how_homemade_gift_baskets_can_save_you_money_and_show_you_care gives great tips on creating a basket yourself. But for those of you who have money to spend, visit the many gift basket websites out there and send a wonderfully made basket to someone who needs a gift. Hopefully you will be purchasing one of my own in the near future.